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Sage Advice For Bringing up Baby

from Rose:
"Angi, new babies are a joy to behold but exhaustion is a real thing. During the first few weeks try to rest when she does. You need that healing time for yourself. I'll tell you what I was told when my daughter was born. I asked, "what do I do" and I was told "don't worry, she'll teach you!" I thought it a callous answer at the time but soon learned the truth of it. Your precious Megan is unique... enjoy her! Love and hugs, Rose"

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from Beth:
Advice for the sleep deprived: sleep when the baby sleeps. Even if that's 5 naps a day. You have to get your rest when you can. Remember those pre-baby days when you could stay up late and sleep till noon the next day? Well they will soon be a pleasant but distant memory. LOL. You will never again sleep as SOUNDLY as you did before baby either. Even when she starts sleeping through the night, you will sleep with one eye and one ear open, "just in case".

* Be consistent with potty training. Easier said than done, I know! Once you make the switch to training pants, don't revert back to the diapers. This sends a mixed message to the child. And now that we have a wonderful little thing called "pull-ups", it's easy to make the switch.

* A layer of baking soda in the bottom of the diaper pail will help absorb odors.

* Leave some soft background music playing when baby naps. This will help her sleep better in a noisy house.

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from Jarah
Rocking a newborn seems the right thing to do to lull them back to sleep. Once in a while this is fine...just don't make a habit of it as you will still be rocking when the child is one or two years of age or even older! Sure wish these lil folk came with instructions for first time Moms...I learned by trial and error...mine was mostly error! LOL

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from Joan



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from Cheryl
My tip after having had three children of my own is to start right away with a bedtime routine. I didn't do that with my oldest and to this day (he s 11 now) I have trouble getting him to go to sleep alone in his room. Don't give in to the crying when you know she is tired! The other thing I learned is to always nod yes when somebody gives you advise about the baby. And say "I'll keep that in mind." It really makes people feel good to know that they think they are helping you and it also keeps them at a passive stance and not too overbearing.
Hugs and Good Luck, Cherie

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from Barbara:
Well, I'm afraid after having had 3 babies and raising 3, there wouldn't be enough space to fit it all :) So my one and only advice is to have fun with this special gift God has given her.

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from Di












Midi playing: Brahms Lullaby